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• Residents in Cardiff and Vale offered free access to nutrition and fitness app

  A new scheme is being launched to support people living with overweight or obesity in parts of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan using a popular nutrition and fitness app.

• Heart Charity encourages Half Marathon runners to make heart health part of their preparation

  With less than two weeks to go until thousands of runners take to the streets for the Cardiff Half Marathon, Welsh heart charity Calon Hearts is urging people to make heart health part of their race preparation.

• “More than just a sport”: Minister for culture and sport questioned on future of rugby in Wales

  Plans to reduce Wales’ professional rugby teams from four to three could be "devastating" for local communities, Senedd members have warned.

• Fraud Warning Issued Over Scam Calls Targeting Patients

  Local Health Boards have issued a warning following reports of scam callers posing as GP practices and attempting to obtain patients' personal information.

• Councillors approve plans for over 300 new homes in Rhoose

  Councillors have resolved to transform a village by building hundreds of new homes on its outskirts, though the plans ultimately might not come to light.

• Penarth school project sparks Welsh language transformation

  A primary school in Penarth is leading a new project to transform bilingual learning by tailoring Welsh language training to the specific needs of its staff.

• South Wales and Gwent Police introduce new online portal for crime victims

  South Wales Police and Gwent Police have launched a new online portal to help victims of crime stay updated on the progress of their case.

• Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema awarded £65,000 for major equipment upgrade

  Penarth Pier Pavilion Cinema has received £65,000 from the Arts Council of Wales’ Arts Capital Investment Fund to support a significant upgrade to its projection and sound systems.

• New Cafe could be coming to High Street, should plans be approved

  A new cafe could soon be coming to a High Street in Barry, should plans be approved.

• Reform MS Sarah Cooper-Lesadd has defected to Plaid Cymru

  Reform MS for Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg, Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, has announced her defection to Plaid Cymru.

• Public sector broadcasters facing “huge challenges”, according to Wales’ culture minister

  Wales’ culture minister fielded questions on Plaid Cymru's plans to press for the devolution of broadcasting in the Senedd’s first committee scrutiny session after the summer break.

• Welsh Government Plans 30% Rates Cut for Hospitality and Leisure Businesses

  A wide range of hospitality, leisure, and accommodation businesses across Wales could see their rates bills reduced by 30% under a new Welsh Government proposal to support high street venues.

• Loan scheme to help bring landmark Cowbridge building back into use

  A landmark building on Cowbridge High Street is being given a new lease of life, with support from the Vale of Glamorgan Council helping to transform the former Barclays bank into a modern coworking hub, guest accommodation and a juice and smoothie bar.

• Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR as Calon Hearts calls for more realistic training

  As October marks Restart a Heart Month, Welsh heart charity Calon Hearts is raising awareness of the barriers which could prevent women from receiving lifesaving CPR after a cardiac arrest.

• Shortlist announced for 2026 Vale and Bridgend Business Awards

  The shortlist for the 2026 Vale and Bridgend Business Awards has been released, marking the first year the event will bring together nominees from both counties.

• Vale Council to Consider Changes to Recycling and Waste Services

  Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan could see two changes to local recycling and waste services later this year, with proposals due to be discussed by the Council’s Place Scrutiny Committee before going to Cabinet.

• Plan to change the face of a Welsh village

  A group of councillors will make a decision next week on a development of more than 300 new homes in the Village, which has already received over 55 objections from members of the public.

• 1,000 children vaccinated against Hepatitis A in Barry but there’s still time to protect your child

  Public Health Wales has thanked parents and carers in Barry after 1,000 children received a Hepatitis A vaccination as part of the response to the ongoing outbreak. It's reminding families that there is still time to get vaccinated before the programme ends this Saturday.

• Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, despite police concerns

  Plans have been approved to convert offices into a bedsit in Barry, but local police and the town council aren’t happy.

• Police Appeal for Witnesses after Penarth Road collision

  South Wales Police are appealing for information after a collision involving a car and an e‑bike on Penarth Road, Cardiff, on Friday evening.